Which of the following is an example of direct finance?(1 point)

Responses

An individual applies for a mortgage through a mortgage bank.
An individual applies for a mortgage through a mortgage bank.

A company sells its stocks to investors.
A company sells its stocks to investors.

A small business opens a line of credit from a commercial bank.
A small business opens a line of credit from a commercial bank.

An individual deposits funds into a savings account at his credit union.

1 answer

The correct response that exemplifies direct finance is:

A company sells its stocks to investors.

In direct finance, borrowers obtain funds directly from the financial markets without an intermediary, such as a bank. Selling stocks directly to investors fits this definition.